Decluttering and Organizing Services

Clear the Clutter

Has your home gotten cluttered and disorganized?

I can help you sort through your belongings so you have more space in your home for the things you use and the things that bring you joy. I will take away items that you want to donate and then I will help you find the best places to keep the things you have left so they are easy to find and use. I organize play rooms, bedrooms, closets, kitchens, pantries, living rooms, dining rooms, home offices, garages, storage rooms, carports and more. You name a space and I will organize it for you!

Create Family Systems

Do you have a busy family with lots of activities and commitments?

I specialize in helping families create order and establish routines to help schedules run smoothly and to keep important items from getting lost in the shuffle. I can help you create a plan to coordinate your family calendar, keep track of mail and papers coming home from school and have a place for frequently used items like backpacks and keys. This personalized system, designed for your space and family needs, will help you be prepared for your days and get out the door on time.

Organize New Spaces

Are you moving into a new house or apartment or are you reinventing a space in your current home?

I would love to help you get off to an organized start in your new space. Creating a master plan for how the space will be used and what items belong there will be the first step to helping you create an organized space that functions effectively for you. Then I will get you unpacked and moved in and you'll be enjoying your organized new home before you know it!

Emergency Preparations

If something happened to you would your family know where to find important documents and be able to access your accounts?

Although I hope it is something you will not need to use, I can help you get your important documents organized so that you can find them in an emergency and so that your family will have one less thing to worry about if something were to happen to you.

The Organizing Process

All jobs begin with a complimentary phone consultation with Lisa to find out your needs and answer your questions.

Next we will meet for an initial assessment in the space you want to have organized. Please don't straighten it up before I arrive, I want to see exactly what is and is not working for you in the space. Consultations last about an hour. I will learn your hopes and dreams for the space and begin to create a plan of action. There is a $30 dollar fee for the consultation that will be credited towards your first hour of organizing services when you hire me for your project.

At the time of the consultation if you are ready to get started we will schedule a day and time to begin the project. I work in blocks of 2 to 6 hours at a rate of $50 per hour. I do not charge for fuel expenses or driving time.

Each project is different, but typical projects include some purging. But don't worry, I never make you get rid of things you want to keep and I will not throw anything away without your consent. Items you choose to donate can be taken to local charities by me at no extra charge. Many projects also include relocating items that do not belong in the space we are organizing.

Once we have gotten down to just the items that belong in the space we are working on I will sort and categorize them and then decide the best way to contain them. I may recommend buying storage containers or additional shelving. I will work with your budget and "shop your house," using items you already own whenever possible. If we agree that additional items should be purchased and you want me to get those for you, I offer shopping assistance at a rate of $30 per hour.

I want you to be be successful! I will check in with you after your project is completed to find out how well the organization we created is working for you. If you feel you are in need of some extra help as you learn new habits of organization you can schedule maintenance sessions at a rate of $45 per hour.

You get to decide how involved you want to be in the process. I am happy to serve in a coaching role with you doing most of the work between appointments, I can work side by side with you or I can do all of the hands on work to complete the project for you.

Payment will be collected at the end of each session. I accept cash and checks.

I maintain strict confidentiality and will keep all of your information, both business and personal, confidential.

Virtual Organizing & Coaching

Have an organizing project you would like to do yourself but need some ideas of how to get started or some help getting and staying motivated? Our virtual organizing service may be just the help you need! All of our virtual organizing and coaching is done by Lisa. Think of me as a friend with expertise in organizing who will give you ideas and tips and keep you motivated and on track until you complete your project. I will be your personal coach and cheerleader!

The next step will be a Skype or FaceTime call so I can "see" your project. Please don't straighten it up before this call, I want to be able to tell exactly what is and is not working for you in the space. Consultations last approximately 60 minutes. I will learn your hopes and dreams for the space and begin to create a plan of action. Within three business days after "seeing" your space, I will contact you with a plan for your space as well as a project outline. At this time I will also work with you to set incremental goals and a timeline for follow-up coaching calls. This call will last between 30 and 60 minutes.

Throughout the duration of the project I will call you at pre-arranged intervals and times (most often weekly) to check on your progress and offer guidance for the next steps you need to take. These calls are generally about 30 minutes long. If you get stuck and need help between calls you can contact me via email or text with any questions you have.

A fee of $75 covers the initial assessment via Skype or FaceTime, the creation of a personalized plan for your space, a project outline and an additional call with me to create goals and a timeline to get you started. The fee for each follow-up coaching call is $25.

Payment will be due after each session. I accept checks and credit cards for virtual organizing services.

I maintain strict confidentiality and will keep all of your information, both business and personal, confidential.